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Cache In Trash Out

CITO Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has helped preserve the natural beauty of cache-friendly spaces. In that time, more than 363,000 people have volunteered at 18,000 CITO events.

Twice per year, geocachers can earn virtual souvenirs by hosting and attending events during CITO seasons. Visit the Help Center for information on the next CITO season.

Attend CITO Events

At CITO events, geocachers and community groups work together to improve parks and other outdoor environments. They clean up litter, plant trees, remove invasive species, build trails, and more.

To attend an event, find CITO events near you.

Host CITO Events

To host an event, contact a land manager, local organization, or government agency to determine your community’s needs. Make sure to get permission for your project.

Here are some tips to help plan your event:

CITO every day

CITO can happen on every geocaching adventure! Pick up trash that you see on the trail. Clean up the area around each geocache. These small acts make a huge difference.

CITO in action

Upcoming global CITO events

Oberösterreich, Austria 04/27/2024 Es gibt Arbeit im Geocacher -Wald 2024 by andidandi
Nova Scotia, Canada 04/27/2024 South Shore 2024 Spring CITO Cleanup - Exit 11 by islander1988
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 04/27/2024 🧹Uklidíme kolem piknikového místa🪣 by Frund & 12Kulich
Indiana 04/27/2024 CITO At Indiana's Oldest Geocache by itwasmymouse
Victoria, Australia 04/27/2024 Franklin's Bridge Maintenance by feathertop
Iowa 04/27/2024 Winterset Spring CITO by WadeLori
Zlínský kraj, Czechia 04/27/2024 CITO Valašské keškobraní 2024 by VKteam
California 04/28/2024 OPERATION SUPERHEROES: We Can Be Heroes! with TRA by zumby65 & Team Rock Album
Hawaii 04/28/2024 CITO APRIL 2024: Waialua District Park by Skotlee
Bulgaria 04/28/2024 CITO: doing good abroad VI - Sofia by phylie